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Exclusive news published as YOSHIKI’s first directorial work, the American movie DEADLINE, which has a great influence on the Hollywood film industry, has qualified for an Academy Award.
Movie “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY” to be released in North America in early 2024 December theatrical release date announced in UK, France, Germany, and US
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DEADLINE, a media outlet with great influence in the Hollywood film industry, has introduced YOSHIKI’s first directorial film, YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY, as having qualified for an Academy Award.
The article exclusively reveals that, in partnership with Magnolia Pictures Home Entertainment, the film, which had a successful global theatrical release, will be available for digital on-demand
distribution in North America on major platforms in early 2024. It is reported as news.
US DEADLINE
https://deadline.com/2023/12/yoshiki-under-the-sky-digital-release-magnolia-pictures-a-list-media-entertainment-1235655006/
This is a moving work in which, while the world is in turmoil, wonderful internationally active artists come together to unite diverse people across borders through the pain of losing a loved one and the healing power of music. A work depicting a journey. Filming took place in Germany, Beijing, Tokyo, and Los Angeles, and stars The Chainsmokers (USA), Saint Vincent (USA), Scorpions (Germany), Sarah Brightman (UK), and Nicole Scherzinger (USA). Contains interviews and performances by , HYDE (Japan), SUGIZO (Japan), SixTONES (Japan), Jane Zhang (China), and Lindsey Stirling (USA).
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The film also stars Emmy Award winner Sid Ganis (“Iron Man,” “Dreams Come True,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark”) and Emmy Award winner Mark Ritchie (Beyoncé’s live production “HOMECOMING”). ”, Kendrick Lamar’s live work “The Big Steppers Tour: Live from Paris”), consulting producer Stephen Kijak (“WE ARE X,” “Stones in Exile,” “Scott Walker”), etc. The production team of Taru is involved.
The director is YOSHIKI, who is a composer, drummer, pianist, and leader of the rock bands X JAPAN and THE LAST ROCKSTARS. This was his first time directing a feature film.
This global project, which began with his call to “deliver a message to the entire world that we can overcome any difficulties” during the various crises facing the world, was created during the pandemic, when musicians were unable to connect with their fans. It was invented by. In September 2023, YOSHIKI will have his handprints and footprints engraved at a celebration at the TCL Chinese Theater (Los Angeles, USA), which is a symbol of Hollywood, and will be recognized as a Japanese person in the theater’s 100-year history since 1927. He is the first Asian artist to achieve this feat. In addition, his classical world tour held in October will include the Royal Albert Hall, which has built a tradition of over 150 years, the Doldby Theater, famous as the venue for the Academy Awards ceremony, and the famous world music temple. He successfully held a performance at Carnegie Hall in the United States, and achieved the feat of becoming the first Japanese to conquer three historic venues in the United Kingdom and the United States. Among them, in the UK, he performed at the Royal Albert Hall and performed at Wembley Arena at X JAPAN in 2017, making him the first Asian to win the UK’s two major music halls of fame. Furthermore, his activities around the world continue to accelerate, with an interview published in the US TIME magazine. [Image 3
A List Media previously collaborated with Magnolia Pictures to release the critically acclaimed YOSHIKI-led X JAPAN documentary, WE ARE X. The movie “WE ARE X” was released in 30 countries around the world in 2016 and won awards at SXSW and Sundance Film Festival. It is currently available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
President of Home Entertainment / Chief Risk Officer of Magnolia Pictures Randy Wells Comment:
“After the huge success of the wonderfully groundbreaking and moving ‘WE ARE “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY” is a shocking masterpiece of cinema, and we are confident that people will want to enjoy the amazing performance at home.”
YOSHIKI comments
“Magnolia Pictures is a great distribution partner and we’re excited for more people to have the opportunity to experience this musical extravaganza featuring incredible artists from around the world. The message of this movie is that we, as humans, are here to support each other, not to hate each other. I hope that people will watch this film and remember why we are here. We should spread the love.” As part of its global expansion, a new theatrical release date has been announced, following screenings in the UK, North America, and Japan, where it was shown in over 100 theaters nationwide and received a great response.
UK – Premiere on December 1st, special in-person Q&A with YOSHIKI on December 5th
France – Premiere on December 7th, special face-to-face Q&A with YOSHIKI held on the same day
Germany – Premiere on December 8th, special in-person Q&A with YOSHIKI held on the same day
New York – Premiere on December 10th, special in-person Q&A with YOSHIKI held on the same day
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More information here:
https://www.yoshikiundertheskyfilm.com/
*Further release dates will be announced soon
■YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY – International Trailer
https://youtu.be/O4LRQSABQJY
■The production team of this work
・Emmy Award Winner: Sid Ganis
(“Iron Man”, “Dreams Come True”, “Raiders of the Lost Ark”)
・Emmy Award Winner: Mark Ritchie
(Beyoncé live work “HOMECOMING”, Kendrick Lamar live work “The Big Steppers Tour: Live from Paris”)
・VMA Nomination: Doug Cruz
(Tasmin Archer “Sleeping Satellite”, Selena “Dreaming of You”) ・Emmy Award Winner: Aaron Latham-James
(“Amy Schumer’s emergency contact number,” David Letterman, “Today’s guest is a big one.”)
Star” starring Zach Galifianakis, “Oprah Winfrey Presents How She Looks at Us Now”)
・Consulting Producer: Stephen Kijak
(“WE ARE X”, “Stones in Exile”, “Scott Walker 30th Century Man”) Movie “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY” (USA 91 minutes, English and Japanese) Produced by: A List Media Entertainment
Produced by: Sid Ganis, Mark Ritchie, Doug Crews, Aaron Latham-James Director: YOSHIKI
Overseas distribution: Abramorama
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